Question

A train 400 m long overtook a man walking along the line in the same direction as the train, at the rate of 5 kmph and passed him in 40 seconds. The train reached the station in 20 minutes after passing the man. In what time did the man reach the station?

• A. 2 hr 24 min 48 sec
• B. 2 hr 24 min 24 sec
• C. 2 hr 30 min 40 sec
• D. 2 hr 36 min 48 sec
• E. 2 hr 48 min 48 sec

Hint:

Always be consistent with units (km/h or m/s). A common source of error is mixing units in the same calculation. In this case, the answer might rely on a subtlety in the problem statement.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D